fourcatmom Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I want to give my Sister and her family a fun board game for Christmas. Her boys are all over 18 but still live in the house and they enjoy games. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatA Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 No suggestions, but I was looking on Amazon the other day for "adult board games" for my SIL, and they were all s3x games. So... not exactly what I was looking for, but thanks. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeetime Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Settlers of Catan, of course. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerPoppy Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Off the top of my head: Ticket to Ride Citadels Carcassone Bang Jungle Speed Balderdash Dutch Blitz Stone Age Dominion Check out boardgamegeek.com for information on just about every game ever made. Do they like board games, card games, party games, strategy games? If you narrow it down, I could probably help more. Also, how many players would there be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbholly Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 There are so many good games :). Lately, we have been playing 7 Wonders. It is an interesting and fairly short card-driven game. I like to look at Board Game Geek for review and ideas. It is a good site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Ticket to Ride (any version) Mystery of the Abbey Pillars of the Earth & World Without End Thurn and Taxis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Off the top of my head:Ticket to Ride Citadels Carcassone Bang Jungle Speed Balderdash Dutch Blitz Stone Age Dominion Check out boardgamegeek.com for information on just about every game ever made. Do they like board games, card games, party games, strategy games? If you narrow it down, I could probably help more. Also, how many players would there be? Probably at least 4 people if not more. They always have company, girflriends and friends over. They like card games or board games that make you think - no drawing or anything just mainly things that would be mentally challenging. And, no adult games in the way of being x-rated. That's not what I was looking for either by saying adult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamatohaleybug Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Some of my favorites right now: 7 Wonders Age of Discovery Carcassonne with all of the zillion add-ons Ticket to Ride Attika Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenvneck Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Quelf is great for older teens/adults, without being "adult," iykwim. Trivial Pursuit is always a hit in our house, but we're all geeks, so we already own every edition. :D I just bought dh Scotland Yard, which I am so looking forward to playing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Wise and Otherwise! This is similar to Balderdash, but instead of making up definitions, you complete a saying or proverb from around the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Is there an over 21 version of boulder dash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindyD Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Apples to Apples and The Game of Things are our two favorites right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silliness7 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Love, Love Ticket to Ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassoonaroo Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 And, no adult games in the way of being x-rated. That's not what I was looking for either by saying adult. Hijack warning: A month ago we took a road trip from Colorado to Florida. On many of the interstates there were nasty stores, all with huge signs that usually only said "ADULT" in huge letters. While we've not really discussed it, our older teens understand that the stuff in there is smutty. So, my 15 yodd says we should open a big, windowless store and put ADULT in huge letters. We'd sell things like denture cream, retirement planning books, canes, prunes, high-waisted men's pants, velcro closure shoes, Depends, etc. I thought that was sort of funny. Back to board games: Ticket to Ride is my absolute favorite. Carcasonne Mexican Train Dominoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohru Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 (edited) I can not recommend Tsuro highly enough. It is a fantastic tile game that lasts about 15-20 minutes per game. It's really fun, easy to learn, kind of strategy, kind of maze-brain game. It's a great ice-breaker or for when guests come over. Better than cards! It's for 2 to 8 players, can be enjoyed by kids as young as 8ish and great for teens and adults. EVERYONE, from all sorts of game/non-game backgrounds we've ever introduced this game to, absolutely loves it. Edited December 22, 2011 by jadedone80 add link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerPoppy Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I thought of a few more that can support more than 4 players: Incan Gold -- a push-your-luck type of game Dixit -- a thinking person's party game Time's Up -- party game Coloretto -- quick card game with interesting decisions to make Blokus -- great abstract strategy game for four For Sale -- fun filler that works for up to six people; easy to learn If you go to the boardgamegeek site, click on the Holiday Gift Guide in the top left hand corner to get game ideas that include number of players, ages, and descriptions. Check out the previous years' guides as well (linked within the first guide). This is probably one of the easiest ways to peruse games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Another vote for Ticket to Ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerPoppy Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Is there an over 21 version of boulder dash? Balderdash is a fairly ageless game. I think it actually plays much better with adults than with kids, because kids don't really make up convincing definitions. A table full of creative, intelligent adults makes Balderdash one of my all-time favourite games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Wise and Otherwise! This is similar to Balderdash, but instead of making up definitions, you complete a saying or proverb from around the world. This is a favorite in our family. It is our standard play with company game, and I know several people with whom we have played have bought their own game. Apples to Apples and The Game of Things are our two favorites right now. We also like The Game of Things very much. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Thank you for all the suggestions. It was very helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Quell is very amusing! We like Apples to Apples and Catchphrase Battle of the Sexes can be fun as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 This is a favorite in our family. It is our standard play with company game, and I know several people with whom we have played have bought their own game. Are there any chain stores that sell Wise and Otherwise. I don't know if I have time to order from Amazon. Kmart, Target, Walmart, Barnes and Noble? Anything that might be local? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 This is a favorite in our family. It is our standard play with company game, and I know several people with whom we have played have bought their own game. Are there any chain stores that sell Wise and Otherwise. I don't know if I have time to order from Amazon. Kmart, Target, Walmart, Barnes and Noble? Anything that might be local? Hmm, I don't know if Wise and Otherwise is carried by any chain stores; however, I did see it at our local mall in the seasonal calendar and game store. I hope you can find it! Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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